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2005 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 5-Speed

Sold at Bring a Trailer on March 26, 2024, offered with no reserve.

$11,750Confirmed

The price as reported by the house. Read from the house's results Oct. 25, 2026.

The car

Year
2005
Make and model
Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1)
Generation
New Beetle
Version
New Beetle
Gearbox
Manual
VIN
3VWCD31YX5M309239
Title
Clean
Condition
Good (3)Likely

Condition is our reading of the listing's description on Hagerty's 1 to 4 scale, not an inspection.

This car's full record

Against comparable sales

Inside the middle half of 9 comparable sales.

Middle half of sales$8,350 to $14,500
Median$14,000
Sales behind it9Likely

From 9 sales of the Volkswagen Beetle (Type 1) New Beetle in our data over the last 24 months. Hammer prices, before buyer's fees. Half sold between $8,350 and $14,500.

Closest sales

Closest comparable sales
CarAuctionDatePrice
2006 Volkswagen New Beetle Convertible 5-SpeedBring a Trailer, May 29, 2026Bring a TrailerMay 29, 2026$4,500
2008 Volkswagen New BeetleBring a Trailer, Oct. 16, 2026Bring a TrailerOct. 16, 2026$15,500
2008 VOLKSWAGEN BEETLE CONVERTIBLEBarrett-Jackson, Sept. 10, 2026Barrett-JacksonSept. 10, 2026$4,500
2008 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Oct. 29, 2025MecumOct. 29, 2025$16,200
2008 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, Jan. 9, 2025MecumJan. 9, 2025$14,000
2008 Volkswagen New BeetleCars & Bids, Nov. 11, 2024Cars & BidsNov. 11, 2024$9,400
2010 Volkswagen New BeetleMecum, Oct. 24, 2026MecumOct. 24, 2026$8,350
2009 Volkswagen Beetle ConvertibleMecum, May 14, 2025MecumMay 14, 2025$14,500

This car's historyConfirmed

Matched across sales by VIN.

DateWhat happenedWhereMilesPrice
March 26, 2024Sold (this sale)Bring a TrailerBring a Trailer$11,750
May 30, 2026SoldBring a TrailerBring a Trailer36,000$7,600